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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This crockpot buffalo chicken pasta is an easy weeknight dinner recipe the whole family loves! We’ve been making this one for years!
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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo chicken pasta, crockpot recipe, easy dinner, pasta
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp each salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning
  • 1 (15 oz) jar of Alfredo sauce
  • 1/4 - 1/2 of a cup of Buffalo sauce start with 1/4 if you don’t like it spicy
  • 16 oz box of pasta Penne, Rigatoni, or Cellentani all work well
  • 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
  • 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp of bottled ranch dressing
  • Dried Parsley

Instructions

  • Spray a crockpot with cooking spray. Add chicken, onion, dry ranch seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and the buffalo sauce to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred the chicken with two forks or chop it up into cubes. Add the chicken back to the crockpot.
  • Boil 16 oz of pasta following the directions on the box.
  • Add a jar of alfredo sauce, more buffalo sauce (only if you want it to have more of a spicy buffalo sauce flavor), Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and ranch dressing to the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Add the cooked pasta to slow cooker and mix everything together.
  • Top with more Parmesan cheese and some dried parsley. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • The spice level of this recipe can be controlled by using a mild buffalo sauce and starting off with ¼ cup of sauce and gradually increasing to your desired spice level.
  • If I use a mild buffalo sauce my kids can eat this recipe. I usually go light on the sauce and add more to my plate if I want a stronger buffalo flavor. The Alfredo and cheese helps cut the spice too. 
  • Use your favorite type of pasta for this recipe! Penne, Rigatoni, and Cellentani all work well.
  • I used Buffalo Wild Wing's Medium Sauce, but if that's too spicy you can use a mild buffalo sauce instead.
  • Use freshly shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese for a better flavor and creaminess.
  • If you don't have a jar of alfredo sauce or prefer to make it yourself, feel free to make homemade alfredo sauce, just add about 16 oz to substitute for the jar of alfredo. I usually prefer to make my own alfredo for most recipes, but I have found it doesn’t really affect the flavor in this dish, it's more so for the consistency.
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